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Welcome to the Daily Stoic, where each day we read a short passage designed to help

you cultivate the strength, insight, wisdom necessary for living good life.

Each one of these passages is based on the 2000 year old philosophy that has guided some

of history's greatest men and women. For more, you can visit us at dailystoic.com.

There's nothing better than a simple pleasure.

The Spartans were known for their simple rustic ways. Unlike the citizens of Athens who

dined on the most gourmet fare, the Spartans ate almost nothing but gruel, a kind of broth

or blood pudding. Visitors noticed just how unappetizing this soup was, but to the Spartans

who were constantly training and working, it was delicious. Why? Because they said that

hunger was the best flavoring. That's true, isn't it? When you're thirsty, a

cold glass of water is about the best-tasting thing in the world. When you've been locked

down in quarantine for weeks, a fast food hamburger starts to sound like an incredible delicacy.

Imagine what returning to Rome after exile must have been like for Santa Coo, or Musonius

Rufus. Imagine the first day of freedom for epictetus, how the air must have felt, how

they must have walked the streets, embraced their friends, sat at their favorite cafe,

or visited their favorite shops. There is nothing better than a simple pleasure, except

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